BSBOHS201A_Participate in OH&S Processes





Unit Purpose
In this unit you will develop the knowledge and skills required to participate in workplace occupational health and safety (OHS) processes to protect workers own health and safety, and that of others.
Specifically you should be able to:
· Work safely
· Implement workplace safety requirements
· Participate in OHS consultative processes
· Follow safety procedures

Reporting of assessment outcomes
Your result will be recorded and reported to you as Competent or Not yet
Competent.

Requirements to successfully complete this unit of competency
To demonstrate competence in this unit You will need to provide evidence of the following:
· accurately following all relevant safety procedures
· identifying and reporting hazards to designated personnel
· knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation.

NSW Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000


The objects of the NSW Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000 are to:
  • secure and promote the health, safety and welfare of people at work
  • protect people against workplace health and safety risks
  • provide for consultation and cooperation between employers and workers in achieving the objects of the Act
  • ensure that risks are identified, assessed and eliminated or controlled,
  • develop and promote community awareness of occupational health and safety issues,
  • provide a legislative framework that allows for progressively higher standards of occupational health and safety to take account of new technologies and work practices
  • protect people against risks arising from the use of plant (ie. machinery, equipment or appliances).



Office Safety

Can you spot the hazards?
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Download the Summary of the OH&S act above for answers.

Internet Task 1:

About Virtual Office.

Visit Comcare's Virtual Office. Here you will have the opportunity to see a whole range of OH&S hazards associated with a typical office building.

Issues may arise which you may have not normally considered. Examine possible controls for these hazards.

Internet Task 2:

WELCOME TO THE YOUNG WORKERS WEBSITE

Did you know that 15 young workers aged between 15 to 25 are injured each day while working? The good news is that many of these workplace incidents are preventable.

Hazard a Guess is an interactive eLearning tool to learn about your rights and responsibilities.

You will benefit from having headsets for your PC, if your computer does not have an inbuilt speaker.

Despite the name this ite is not just for YOUNG workers. The principles apply to ALL workers.


Internet Task 3:
Virtual Office
Safety CheckHunt the HazardsThe Virtual SupermarketThe Virtual Hotel
Safety Zone

Exercise 2: Complete the checklist for your current workstation. Computer Workstation and Office Safety Checklist

Exercise 3: What is "ergonomics"?

Exercise 4: Safety Consultation. Answer the questions in bold lettering.

Exercise 5:

Exercise 6: Word Sleuth
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